CHRISTMAS WITH CANTUS

Christmas with Cantus: Lessons and Carols for Our Time invites audiences to a rich, contemplative holiday experience that merges tradition with timely resonance. Cantus reimagines the beloved format of Lessons and Carols, exploring themes of hope, peace, and unity through classic carols, music from around the world, and a captivating blend of poetry curated by award-winning author Michael Kleber-Diggs.

Celebrate the season with the timeless beauty of carols such as “Silent Night” and “I Saw Three Ships,” alongside recent works from bold, fresh compositional voices like Zanaida Robles and Marian L. Harrison. The program unfolds with a dynamic range of emotions and textures, featuring pieces by Rachmaninoff, Ariel Ramirez, and Eric Whitacre that spark reflections on faith and humanity. At once classic and modern, Lessons and Carols for Our Time is a heartfelt program that that evokes the spirit of celebration and reflection.

Repertoire Highlights:

“I Saw Three Ships” — arr. Reginald Bowens
“Silent Night” — arr. Christopher H. Harris
“Alleluia! Into the Light” — Cheryl Camm
“Lux Aurumque” — Eric Whitacre
“Los Pastores” — arr. Ariel Ramirez
“Auld Lang Syne” — arr. Jo Goldsmith-Eteson

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